Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School

As a current member of the school, I'd say it heavily depends on what class you end up in and who you're grouped with. For example I'm currently gifted and it's a bit chaotic there and the gifted class is often..eh looked down upon by other students, and for overall the students are just horrible you'll meet some good people but most of them are rude, cruel and way to bigoted for middle schoolers. And I've collected some wild stories from going there to which when I tell other kids from other schools it's not normal. But it is a good school just the student body is quite a big problem.

Our son attended Peterson for his 8th grade when we moved in the area and he grew emotionally and academically so much during that year. He made lasting friendships and wished he had attended Peterson since the biggening.We are so thankful to his homeroom teacher Mr. Butterfield who was a great mentor to him during his last year of middle school.Peterson will always have a special place in our hearts as the positive effects it had on our child were beyond education. In just one year It nourished his belonging feelings with its unique community atmosphere. Principal Nieves has poured her heart to make this school a welcoming place for the kids to want to learn and grow. We can only imagine the hard work and dedication it takes and will be forever grateful. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving day and Peterson is one of the best things that happened to us last year.

you don't want to pay for making your child sick..very poooor standards!! you can find better places for sure..

Overall the school has a really good curriculum as seen through Iowa tests results. Good Islamic and arabic teachings as well this year.